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With the hype and energy around the Air Jordan 1 at a low point compared to years prior, Jordan Brand looks to reinvigorate the model with a series of upcoming collaborations. Most notable among them is the triple-collab between Hiroshi Fujiwara’s fragment design and Chris Gibbs’ Union LA. Both partners have released arguably some of the most coveted Air Jordan collaborations in the past, and joining forces will (hopefully) bring more fervor to MJ’s first signature sneaker. Previews of two colorways of the fragment design x Union LA x Air Jordan 1 High have already hit the ‘net, but thanks to Jeff Staple, a third colorway has arrived.
Design details from the original fragment design x Air Jordan 1 High and the DIY motifs of Union LA’s various AJ 1s combine here on a colorway that resembles the original Royal colorway of the Jordan 1. Premium tumbled leather is used on the portions of the upper that borrow from the AJ 1 High Royal, with the royal blue hues used on the toebox, Swoosh, and heel overlay. Black shades cover most of the upper, while the “stitched on” collar takes on a hairy suede finish in white.
The collar overlay also opts for a white finish to match the top portion of the tongue, with the enlarged Air Jordan Wings logo present on previous Union LA collabs also featured here. UN/LA tags are also found here on the collar, while fragment design’s lightning bolt design is applied to the lateral heel. Underfoot sits a sail rubber midsole with tooling code details, fragment design’s signature design detail found on most of its footwear projects, written in black, and a royal rubber outsole.
The fragment design x Union LA x Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG Sport Royal will release Spring 2026 through Union LA, Nike SNKRS, and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men's sizing, the retail price is set at $205. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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